How Acupuncture Therapy Improves Dysphagia in Parkinson's Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 80
- Primary Endpoint
- Penetration-Aspiration Scale-liquid
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study is focusing on dysphagic participants with Parkinson's disease. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy as an additional intervention for these participants. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group, with 56 individuals in each group. Both groups are receiving standard treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training, while the experimental group is also receiving acupuncture therapy. Our study aims to provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of acupuncture in improving swallowing difficulties in Parkinson's disease participants.
Detailed Description
This study is focusing on dysphagic participants with Parkinson's disease. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy as an additional intervention for these participants. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group, with 56 individuals in each group. Both groups are receiving standard treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training, while the experimental group is also receiving acupuncture therapy. Our study aims to provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of acupuncture in improving swallowing difficulties in Parkinson's disease participants.
The study lasted 42 days (6 weeks) for each participant. Specifically, our main focus is on the study of Lianquan, Shanglianquan (depression between the hyoid bone and the lower border of the mandible), Yifeng, Fengchi, Wangu, Fengfu, Yamen, Neidaying (depression of 1 inch below the anterior margin of the mandible), Jinjin, Yuye, posterior pharyngeal wall (both sides of the uvula).
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age >18 years.
- •Meeting the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease.
- •Diagnosed with dysphagia confirmed by the video fluoroscopic swallowing study.
- •Water swallow test> Level
- •Stable vital signs, conscious, able to cooperate with assessment and treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Dysphagia possibly caused by other reasons, such as cerebrovascular disease, trauma, neuromuscular diseases, malignant diseases of the pharynx and larynx, and digestive tract diseases.
- •History of mental diseases or use of antipsychotics.
- •Complicated with cognitive impairment or consciousness dysfunction.
- •Simultaneously suffering from severe liver, kidney failure, tumors, or hematological diseases.
Arms & Interventions
routine treatment+swallowing rehabilitation training+acupuncture therapy
The group was given routine treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training. Moreover, the experimental group was given acupuncture therapy.
Intervention: Routine rehabilitation training (Behavioral)
routine treatment+swallowing rehabilitation training+acupuncture therapy
The group was given routine treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training. Moreover, the experimental group was given acupuncture therapy.
Intervention: Swallowing rehabilitation training (Behavioral)
routine treatment+swallowing rehabilitation training+acupuncture therapy
The group was given routine treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training. Moreover, the experimental group was given acupuncture therapy.
Intervention: Acupuncture therapy (Procedure)
routine treatment+swallowing rehabilitation training
The control was given routine treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training
Intervention: Swallowing rehabilitation training (Behavioral)
routine treatment+swallowing rehabilitation training
The control was given routine treatment and swallowing rehabilitation training
Intervention: Routine rehabilitation training (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Penetration-Aspiration Scale-liquid
Time Frame: Day 1 and Day 42
The Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) was conducted under video fluoroscopic swallowing study. PAS is a standardized tool used to assess the safety of swallowing. The scale was developed to evaluate the entry of material into the airway (penetration) and the subsequent passage of material below the vocal folds (aspiration) during swallowing. The PAS scale ranges from 1 to 8, with each level representing different degrees of penetration or aspiration
Penetration-Aspiration Scale-paste
Time Frame: Day 1 and Day 42
The Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) was conducted under video fluoroscopic swallowing study. PAS is a standardized tool used to assess the safety of swallowing. The scale was developed to evaluate the entry of material into the airway (penetration) and the subsequent passage of material below the vocal folds (aspiration) during swallowing. The PAS scale ranges from 1 to 8, with each level representing different degrees of penetration or aspiration.
Secondary Outcomes
- Serum Albumin(Day 1 and Day 42)
- body mass index(Day 1 and Day 42)
- Prealbumin(Day 1 and Day 42)
- Swallowing time(Day 1 and Day 42)
- Hemoglobin(Day 1 and Day 42)
- Swallowing Quality of Life(Day 1 and Day 42)
Investigators
Muhammad
Research Director
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital